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Municipal Charities

Also known as: Bedford Municipal Charities

To assist people within the area of benefit who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress

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Activities & Mission

To assist people within the area of benefit who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£46,107
Latest Expenditure
£36,070

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£46,107
£36,0700 / 0
2024
£44,646
£33,7590 / 0
2023
£42,993
£33,7670 / 0
2022
£41,287
£34,9710 / 1
2021
£42,513
£32,3720 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Municipal Charities

What does Municipal Charities do?

To assist people within the area of benefit who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress

How much income did Municipal Charities report in 2025?

Municipal Charities reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Municipal Charities registered as a charity?

Municipal Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 1961 as charity number 200566. It has been registered for 65 years.

Who runs Municipal Charities?

Municipal Charities is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is COUNCILLOR Jon Abbott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Municipal Charities operate?

Municipal Charities operates in Bedford, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Municipal Charities a registered charity?

Yes — Municipal Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 200566.

Details

Address
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH HALL
CAULDWELL STREET
BEDFORD
MK42 9AP
Registration Date
18 October 1961
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
200566
Charity Number
200566

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Trustees

COUNCILLOR Jon Abbott Chair
Councillor Caroline White
Councillor Jonathan Gambold
Councillor Nicola Gribble
COUNCILLOR PHILLIPPA MARTIN-MORAN-BRYANT
Councillor Robert Rigby
Honorary Alderman John Mingay
Honorary Alderman Roger Rigby
Lynn McKenna

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bedford Municipal Charities

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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